CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Pulsar PG15KVTWB VS. Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator

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Winner:

Pulsar PG15KVTWB

Reasons to buy Pulsar PG15KVTWB:

  • button icon Uses an electric push button to start
  • button icon Air cooled 4 stroke engine
  • button icon 10.6 gallon fuel tank capacity
  • button icon Has a dual fuel capability of gas and propane
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Runners Up:

Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator

Reasons to buy Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator :

  • button icon Runs a total of 14 hours on a 50% load of gasoline
  • button icon 5 gallons fuel tank capacity
  • button icon Up to household outlets and 1 RC outlet
  • button icon 7 inch never go flat wheels
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

Pulsar PG15KVTWB

  • Electric Start
  • Dual Fuel
  • HORSEPOWER
  • CARB Compliant
  • EPA Certified
  • Suggested Tank Size (Propane)
  • Runtime (Propane)
  • Low Oil Shut-Off
  • Air Cooled
DESIGN:
WINNER :

Pulsar PG15KVTWB

  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
WINNER :

Pulsar PG15KVTWB

  • Low Oil Indicator
  • Low oil shutdown
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
Pulsar PG15KVTWB

Reasons why we like it:

  • Electric Start
  • Dual Fuel
  • HORSEPOWER
  • CARB Compliant
  • EPA Certified
  • Suggested Tank Size (Propane)
  • Runtime (Propane)
  • Low Oil Shut-Off
  • Air Cooled
  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
  • Low Oil Indicator
  • Low oil shutdown
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COMPARISON – Pulsar PG15KVTWB VS. Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Pulsar PG15KVTWB
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

This generator is portable and can be easily transported

Yes

Requires less effort to transport – portable with wheels and handle to support transportation

Starting Watts

Pulsar PG15KVTWB
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

15000 of starting watts for gasoline and 13500 starting watts for propane

Yes

4375 watts – can light and power up small tools

Running Stats

Pulsar PG15KVTWB
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Runs at 12000 for gas and 11000 for propane

Yes

3500 watts

RV Ready

Pulsar PG15KVTWB
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

RV Ready - It is CARB compliant and provides high energy for large appliances

Yes

RV ready – features a travel trailer 30 R receptacle

Gas Powered

Pulsar PG15KVTWB
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Gas powered

Yes

Fueled by gasoline. Takes in 5 gallons at 1/2 load

Run Time on Full Tank

Pulsar PG15KVTWB
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

Yes

About 14 hours on full tank. Long time of power supply

Recoil Start

Pulsar PG15KVTWB
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

Yes

Yes – recoil to start

Electric Start

Pulsar PG15KVTWB
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Electric start

No

Dual Fuel

Pulsar PG15KVTWB
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Dual fuel capability

No

FUEL TYPE

Pulsar PG15KVTWB
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Easily switches between gasoline and propane fuel types

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

Pulsar PG15KVTWB
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

Yes

Runs at 29.2 amps and at a peak 36.5 amps

VOLTAGE

Pulsar PG15KVTWB
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

240 Volts

Yes

Delivers AC 120 V –has an automatic voltage regulation

FREQUENCY

Pulsar PG15KVTWB
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

Yes

60 Hz – can finish 60 cycles of complete wave sequence in a second

HORSEPOWER

Pulsar PG15KVTWB
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

21 HP

No

ENGINE TYPE

Pulsar PG15KVTWB
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

713 cc engine type

Yes

308 cc 4 stroke OHV engine type – durable and reliable overtime

ENGINE SPEED

Pulsar PG15KVTWB
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

CARB Compliant

Pulsar PG15KVTWB
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Is CARB Compliant

No

CSA Certified

Pulsar PG15KVTWB
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

Yes

Meets all the CSA standards – CSA certified

EPA Certified

Pulsar PG15KVTWB
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Has been approved by EPA and certified

No

Cold Start Technology

Pulsar PG15KVTWB
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

Easy to Start

Pulsar PG15KVTWB
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

A simple electric push button to start. It is fast and easy to begin unlike the traditional pull start method

Yes

Use a easy convectional pull start mechanism to start

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Pulsar PG15KVTWB
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

10.6 gallon fuel capacity with a fuel gauge

Yes

Up to 5 gallons of gasoline capacity

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Pulsar PG15KVTWB
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Pulsar PG15KVTWB
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

About 10 hours after a 1/2 load

Yes

Spends 14 hours of runtime – at 50%. No need for regular fueling

Runtime (Propane)

Pulsar PG15KVTWB
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Pulsar PG15KVTWB
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Built with a low oil shut off to save the engine from damage when oil is finished

No

Air Cooled

Pulsar PG15KVTWB
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Engine can be air cooled

No

Engine Capacity

Pulsar PG15KVTWB
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

713 cc V-Twin of 4-Stroke engine capacity

Yes

308 cc

Voltmeter

Pulsar PG15KVTWB
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

Noise Level (dBA)

Pulsar PG15KVTWB
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

77 dBA quiet noise level

Yes

N/A

Multi-Purpose

Pulsar PG15KVTWB
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Multipurpose generator – recreation, camping, tailgating, emergency power for homes

Yes

Powers up small tools, RV air conditioner and backup power for home – multi purpose

Heavy Duty

Pulsar PG15KVTWB
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Heavy duty – can handle providing backup power required for large tools and any other electrical loads

Yes

Takes up heavy duty tasks with ease – RV camping, home lighting and connection

Solar Generator

Pulsar PG15KVTWB
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
No

No

Framed for Durability

Pulsar PG15KVTWB
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Features a heavy duty frame that is powder coated with a lifting bar

Yes

Yes, it is framed for durability

Starting method

Pulsar PG15KVTWB
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Electric start with an on and off button on generator

Yes

Recoil or manual start method - rewind the recoil starter to begin

Pulsar PG15KVTWB

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Pulsar PG15KVTWB
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Yes, it has an open frame design

Yes

Open frame design

Outlets

Pulsar PG15KVTWB
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Features 5 outlets that include; (4) 120V 20A Outlets, (1) 120V 30A twist lock outlet, (1) 120/240V 30A twist lock outlet & (1) 240V 50A RV Outlet

Yes

1-120 V / 20 A Duplex and 1-120 V/30 A Locking RV Outlet

Portable

Pulsar PG15KVTWB
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Its wheels and foldable handles enhance portability of this PG15KVTWB

Yes

Can be transferred to any location for use without much effort

Weight

Pulsar PG15KVTWB
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

386 pounds in weight

Yes

114.6 pounds

Wheel type

Pulsar PG15KVTWB
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Uses the never flat wheels to aid movement of generator

Yes

7 inches never go flat wheels – glides smoothly across multiple floors

Handle style

Pulsar PG15KVTWB
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Handle is constructed with a foldable style

Yes

Folding handle – easies movement to other places

Warranty

Pulsar PG15KVTWB
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Up to 2 years warranty on parts and 1 year warranty on labor

Yes

2 years limited warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Pulsar PG15KVTWB
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

39.5 x 26.5 x 32 inches

No

Included Accessories

Pulsar PG15KVTWB
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

Yes

Comes with oil – helps with maintenance of generator

Pulsar PG15KVTWB

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Pulsar PG15KVTWB
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Indicates to inform you about low oil in fuel tank

No

Low oil shutdown

Pulsar PG15KVTWB
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

Shuts down automatically once gas or propane has not been added in fuel tank

No

Noise Level

Pulsar PG15KVTWB
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

77 decibels noise level

Yes

N/A

Pulsar PG15KVTWB

CONCLUSION

Pros

Pulsar PG15KVTWB
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

- It features a 3 in 1 digital voltage, time meter and frequency - Starts at 15000 watts of gasoline and 13,500 watts for propane - Runs at 12000 for gas and 11000 for propane - Generator uses two kinds of fuel (gasoline and propane ) with a simple switch - Contains a heavy duty powder coated frame that contains a lifting bar - Built with up to 5 outlets that include; (4) 120V 20A Outlets, (1) 120V 30A twist lock outlet, (1) 120/240V 30A twist lock outlet & (1) 240V 50A RV Outlet - A large 10.6 gallon fuel tank capacity that delivers an extended run time - A fold down handle type that is suitable for storage and movement - Has a powerful V twin engine that provides a reliable performance - Spends 10 hours running after only a 1/2 load - It is approved for safety by being EPA certified and CARB Compliant - Contains a low oil indicator and automatically shuts down when oil is low in fuel tank - Long warranty period of 2 years - Generator is RV Ready - Portable to shift from one place to another - High 240 voltage

Yes

- A powerful 208 cc OHV Briggs & Stratton power built 4 stroke - High quality metallic fuel tank with 5 gallon capacity - Up to 4375 starting watts and 3500 of running watts - RV ready through the travel trailer 30 R receptacle - Spends about 14 hours of runtime of a 1/2 load - Has a never go flat wheel type of 7 inches – can easily maneuver over different surfaces - Simple method of start through recoil - Built with an automatic voltage regulation system - Can power up small tools and provide power back up from homes - Easily powers up recreational vehicle using 120 V / 30A RV - Generator has been framed for durability - Comes with an included accessories such as oil - Quality assurance through 2 year warranty - Is entirely CSA certified for safety - Generators works at a great 29.2 amps with a peak of 36.5 amps - Has a suitable size of dimensions that can easily be stored - Contains a spark arrestor - Folding handle makes transportation of generator simple - 1-120 V / 20 A Duplex and 1-120 V/30 A Locking RV Outlets

Cons

Pulsar PG15KVTWB
Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator
Yes

- A cold start technology is not included in this generator - It is not completely quite as it provides emergency power - This generator is not CSA certified - Doesn’t uses solar as a fuel source

Yes

- Doesn’t have a low oil shut off ability - Not built with an electric start ability - Uses only a single type of fuel – gasoline - No indication alert when fuel tank is almost empty - Cannot be solar charged directly from the sun - Is not EPA and CARB certified - Engine is not air cooled - Slightly heavy to carry up stairs or lift to a car - Gasoline can leak which is harmful - Not constructed with an inverter

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